This place is a piece of history for me. I've been going since I was little. The atmosphere is so much fun. The walls are covered in cereal boxes and stickers. They make so many fun flavors and they encourage you to try everything. You can not go wrong with any flavor. Everyone should try this place. read more

Ice cream is really tasty. So many flavor options. Wish there was more seating. Service is fine. Just had experiences with other customers being rude. The place looks really cool and photo op-y. read more

Max & Mina's - Cap N Crunch Cookies and Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Flushing, New York

Kew Garden Hills is not exactly a destination for most Queens goers, but for the purposes of dessert and/or satisfying the sweet tooth in the form of frozen treat, Max & Mina's is 100% worth the visit. While not everyone can get down with their simple, but fusion-inspired ice cream creations, the vibe of the place is enough to consider this mom and pop joint one unique and memorable experience. The shop is tiny and the parking options are limited to a few spots out front. There is barely any seating, save for a couple of lawn lounge chairs and a lot of standing room. Yet no one can walk in here without marveling at the nostalgia caked across the walls in the form of older cereal box covers. It is the ultimate wallpaper, a conversation starter, and it's far too easy to get lost in perusing different covers alone. The ice cream nearly becomes an afterthought with so much nostalgia and so many colors. The prices for a single scoop (dubbed "tiny") starts at $4.95, going all the way up to pints ($12.74) and quarts ($25.50). Before committing to anything, get as many samples in as possible. The classic flavors are all present such as chocolate, strawberry and vanilla, but where things get interesting is the rest of the other flavor combos. Capn Crunch Peanut Butter is very good. I would not recommend the deep dish cookie which comes in at a whopping $9 and an extra $5 for a scoop of ice cream on top of it. It's a decadent treat, but severely overpriced. I was so impressed with the staff; they were friendly, welcomiing, and were patient with my group as we took in the place and multiple samples between every person. The had some nice recommendations and answered all of our questions. Max & Mina's is not just a classic establishment, but a gem in the borough that can't be missed. read more

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Absolutely delicious flavors and the people who work there are super accommodating and sweet :)

Finally made it to this ice cream joint with family! Service was amazing. They let us try the flavors we wanted to try before settling on our pics. I got the blackberry fudge brownie which was decadent! Hubby got pistachio and my kids both got mint chip. Ambiance is colorful and unique. read more

Max & Mina's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Flushing, New York

Extremely kitschy Ice cream spot in the best way possible. They only have 3 beach chairs (think Adirondack shaped, but plastic) for seating, but tons to see. The owner is very friendly and views the place as a museum, with constantly changing content. The Ice cream itself is creative and varied. They have lots of ice creams infused with cereals... really yummy. They have a set of ice creams that don't change, and new ones that do change. They also have soft serve. They're not stingy in limiting your samples, and the owner clearly enjoys his job. I had the Ferrero rocheche caramel Ice cream, it was very sweet, but very good. My kiddo had the fruit loop scoops flavor, and honestly, I think it was even better. My friend had the pumpkin spice option, and loved it so much. She bought a pint to go! This will be a regular haunt for me. read more

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A must try in Queens. My family came to visit and I took them here for icecream. My parents became hooked. There is no much options and you can sample as much as you want. The staff was friendly and very helpful. The interior is unique and cool place to take pictures. read more

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Everything is great. And I hate to say this but their toppings are all soggy in the ice cream. There is no freshness or crunch. Again cool vibe lots of variety. read more

Some of the best and most creative ice cream you'll ever have. It's far away and tough to get to but worth it once in your life. Wish they'd expand to the city and beyond. read more

Phenomenal home made ice cream - the SpongeBob was an amazing cake batter flavored ice cream with sprinkles, and the black and white cookie was also spot on. The Dulce de leche was also completely on point. Definitely a must - stop in Queens that lives up to all the hype. read more

Max & Mina's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Flushing, New York

Super nice service. Sample all you want. Amazing flavors. Regular stuff plus outstanding mixtures. We had coffee chunky bar and ferrero rocher caramel. Amazing both. And fresh brewed coffee and dulce de leche. Coffee actually has true flavor and dulce has caramel running through. We've lived in queens our whole lives and this was the first time we've been here. Recommended by our friend and so glad we checked it out. New ice cream spot for us for sure!!! read more

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Max & Mina's was chefs kiss. The flavors of the ice cream were like a walk in the park. Kosher friendly. And fun for dates. You will not regret going here. TRUST ME! It was soo good!!! 10 out of 10! The ice cream parlor is very nostalgic, and you're able to try unlimited flavors. So get your taste buds ready!!!!! read more

Max & Mina's - There's so many flavors to choose from Cap N Crunch Cookies and Cream, Fruity Pebbles, and Pistachio. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Flushing, New York

Finally trying out Max and Mina's after seeing the great reviews pretty expensive for a very small two scoop $6.95? not very welcoming and if you aren't Jewish you will get looked at like you don't belong (not so much the workers but the customers) however the worker also didn't look happy wasn't patient kids do the some time to decide... glad to try once but that's all moving on read more

Such a cool, quirky little spot with amazing ice cream. My husband and I took our kids for ice cream after dinner and finally got to come to Max and Mina's. Their flavors range from classic like strawberry and cookies and cream to very unique like Ferrero Rocher Caramel (AMAZING!) and blueberry Lindt. My son got the sponge bob and loved it and my husband had the fruit pebbles and said it was the best he's ever had. The staff is super patient offering everyone as many tastes as they want. Their special flavors change often so I can't wait to come back and see what else they have! read more

Im a huge fan of pistachio, I was on the hunt for one that was "homemade" and not commercial. Found this place via YELP and I was not disappointed. I love the store. It reminds me of small town ice cream shops with NYC flair. Perfect combo. I will come again. read more

Max & Mina's - Small sitting area. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Flushing, New York

Nacho Cheese with Tortilla Ice Cream? Really?... "Yeah, you should try it, but you have to be a nacho cheese flavor lover" the owner says to me. Incredible! It really tastes like nacho cheese (Yeah yeah, and the snozzberries taste like snozzberries.. we get it Mike!) Since nacho wasn't the flavor I was feeling I went for a more traditional Tate's cookie ice cream and double cookies and cream flavor both were delicious. My friend had mint chip and coffee ice cream insisting its a thing. I mean mint chocolate goes together then why not with coffee? I taste - the flavor is good, but the combo is not for me. Not crazy about the bright green color of the mint ice cream, but I know its a thing. This place is a lot of fun with crazy stickers, cereal boxes, signs adorning the place. Trying to read all the ice cream flavors are a bit of a challenge since they use different fonts and it blends in with all the other signs, but no matter because the folks behind the counter are friendly - they will guide you to a choice of something great. Be advised this place does get busy - we got lucky and ordered right away, but as we were standing around the place got packed - with such inventive and fun flavors its easy to see why. read more

my favorite ice cream spot in queens! the flavor combos are delicious, my favorite being the "Cookie Monster" (pictured), Cap'n Crunch / cookies and cream (pictured), the fruity pebbles and the rocky road. they also have frozen yogurt (chocolate and vanilla). prices are decent, not cheap but also not as expensive as other places. the service is great- the staff are super nice, and they let you try as many flavors as you'd like. the whole place is decorated with cereal boxes (old to new) and lights. tip- try multiple flavors! and they have cones as well as cups. read more

Max & Mina's - Cap N Crunch Cookies and Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Flushing, New York

Max & Mina's has the best ice cream in a fun atmosphere. The staff were extremely nice. They allowed us to try as many of their flavors as we wanted. The ice cream flavors are unique and flavorful. A definite go to for ice cream! read more

The best ice cream ever, so unique and high quality. Low prices and great service! The vibe is nice and cute. Love this place, recommend it

Such a fun ice cream shop! My husband and I ventured over from Forest Hills after walking the Pat Dolan trail and Max & Mina's was the perfect pit stop. The colorful decor and plethora of unique flavors give the shop a Willy Wonka vibe and what could be better than that? It reminds me of New Paltz or Asheville. The people are so nice and the ice cream is delicious! I grew up in PA and good old fashioned ice cream can be hard to find in NYC. Max & Mina's has all the creamy goodness with the added bonus of fun flavors. I had the Reese's Pieces caramel and coconut Oreo and my husband had rum raisin and Tate's. They were all delicious and we'll definitely be back to try more! Love that you can try 2 flavors in a small. read more

Max & Mina's - Nostalgia central - A store display wall showcases numerous cereal boxes, merchandise, and tie-dye T-shirts with the business's logo, creating a colorful scene. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Found this gem of a place right near my college! The people that work here are the kinds, most generous people. The ice cream flavors, decorations, and energy within this ice cream shop are different from what you'll find anywhere else. The walls are decorated with limited edition cereal boxes, stickers, tie dye, string lights, frisbees and are super colorful.There are some flavors that are always there such as Spongebob and Cookie Monster, but the rotating flavors are what I love seeing on their Instagram page. My personal favorite that always brings me in is anything from Max & Mina's with blueberry in it. If you see it, definitely try it! The Fruity Pebbles fluff, Krispy Kreme Strawberry Donut, Dunkaroos, and blackberry chip are delicious. I am not a fan of Fruity Pebbles cereal, but the ice cream is a different story. Deeeeelicious! Sizes offered here are small (2 flavors), large (4 flavors), pint, quart, shakes (which come in small or large), or a 2.5 gallon tub. If you live far away, I recommend bringing an ice cooler with you to get some pints, because after trying their cool flavors, you'll want to bring some home to family & friends! There used to be a few chairs to sit inside and enjoy your ice cream, but they've been temporarily removed due to COVID-19 social distancing rules. Great spot to bring friends/a date to. There is some metered parking outside and free parking along the side streets. Cash preferred. You'll be charged a small fee if you pay with card. read more

Max & Mina's - Decorative wall with colorful signs of ice cream flavors, memorabilia, and hanging lights at an ice cream shop. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Great place for a late night dessert. They close later on Saturday nights versus the other nights. So, my friends decided to bring us here after we hungout late. Came in and wasn't expecting this hole in the wall ice cream shop that I wouldn't have noticed. It was filled with so many customers trying to get samples and scoops. The two people who were behind the counter were so friendly and gave out so many samples. You ask and they give a huge spoonful to each person. After trying so many samples, I ordered the small size which gives you two scoops. For the first scoop I asked for tate which taste exactly like tate cookies. It is so good ! For my second scoop I asked for peppa pig which tastes like a light vanilla flavor with a kick of something else I think it was rice krispy. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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The place is very colorful. There's two beach type chairs and just standing area inside. We paid $15 for a small of two different flavors. The most expensive ice cream I ever had. The ice cream has a lot of bites and fillings in it. So if you don't like ice cream with bits to chew on it might not be good for you, kind of remind me of Ben's and Jerry's. read more

my go to ice cream spot. is it a half hour away from my house? yes. will that stop me? no. service is always top notch; two brothers bruce and mark. place has been serving SPECTACULAR kooky fun flavors of ice cream since 1997 flavors can be anything from mint chip to caramel m&m cold brew glazed donut! i mean the list is never ending and always changing. they make their own ice cream and concoct all these crazy flavor combinations on their own, and it's so fun to watch it come to life. upon entering you are overwhelmed with nostalgia and just an overall sense of "the good life". the walls are covered in old school films, posters, cereal boxes, comics, frisbees and more. the music is amazing, the vibes are immaculate, and the ice cream is top notch. OH, and pro tip, if you taste a flavor you like...ORDER A PINT, because once it's sold out there's no going back (unless you're lucky and they recreate it!) don't be like me :( my favorite flavor ice cream i've ever had (EVER) was called cabernet date fig chip....TO DIE FOR! definitely worth a stop in if you're in the area, or not! read more

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Quite simply put, Max & Minas is one of the BEST ice parlors I've ever been to. From the whimsically cereal box decorated walls to the similarly themed ice creams, it's a blast from the past that anyone can enjoy. Each bite brings back nostalgia of waking up early on Saturday mornings to grab a bowl of cereal for the morning cartoon lineup. While they do have some of the standard ice cream parlor flavors, go for the cereal infused ice cream; you'll love it un-cone-ditionally! PS. Be sure to check their hours of operation as they have changed recently. read more

Max & Mina's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Best ice cream place ever I remember when it was on channel 1. many different flavors and they make the ice cream on the premises. read more

Obsessed. Even if you are NOT into cereal flavors, they have what you need! Do you like ice cream? You will LOVE this ice cream. Have some fun and enjoy an unexpected flavor with friendly conversation! Samples abound, additional toppings do not. Not much in the way of seating, but ice cream like this is enjoyed too quickly to worry about it. read more

This place has THE best and biggest variety of flavors. I could see why it's been around for as long it has. The owner is such a nice guy. He makes you feel so welcome in his shop. The decor in the ice cream shop can't be beat either. You have something to discover in the decor while you're enjoying your interesting and delicious variety of ice cream flavors. I'm not even such an ice cream fan, but I love this place. read more

I can't believe I lived in Flushing all my life and just now came across this gem! Wonderful place and for us 40+, tons of fun nostalgia on the walls. As for the ice cream, it's amazing! Wacky (in a good way) flavors that will leave you wanting more. Such a fun spot. Highly recommend going! read more

Cereal infused ice cream? Every bite brings back nostalgia of your favorite childhood cereals! I have to say that the cereal flavors are well infused into the ice creams. So bravo to Max & Mina's! Max & Mina's has limited hours, depending on sundown. Make sure to check before heading over! read more

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Max & Mina's has been on my bucket list for years since their business hours vary and they don't match with our daily schedule. We read an article about the world's top 50 ice cream and they were #21. We were motivated by the great ranking and made up our mind to visit in the shortest time. They open at 8:30pm (Yes it's pm and you didn't read it wrong.) on Saturday so we had an early dinner and visited right after dinner. We arrived at around 8:30pm and there was a line already. The decor is colorful and artsy with cereal box cutouts on the wall. The owners are super welcoming and friendly. There is a great variety of flavors on their menu and we had a difficult time to decide. One of the greatest things is customers can have combined flavors in one scoop. We had their signature Spongebob and Peanut Butter cookie Mess. It was delicious, amazingly creamy and rich. It is definitely underrated and everyone needs to come try it. read more

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Decided to give this place a try after hearing about it. Had no idea how close it was and was surprised that I never realized it was an ice cream place. Always thought it was a comic book place because it reminded me of ones that have similar decors in Manhattan and different neighborhoods in NYC. As to the flavors, they are all homemade and creatively composed. The Tate's ice cream was very good and Captain Crunch Cookies and Cream was just as good. The cup with the Linzar Tart flavor tasted like the actual dessert. The server had no issues with letting you try multiple samples of their flavors. Very friendly and patient and you don't feel rushed when deciding on your selection. Price is not cheap but they are not cheap with the portions. Now I have a place to come to for a treat when in the mood for something tasty and delicious. Thank you Bruce for your hospitality and making our first time experience one to fondly remember! read more

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One of the best Ice cream shops in New York!!! Their creative flavors are so yummy. I recommend trying fruity pebbles, Cookie Monster, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. read more

Cute place with cereal boxes as wallpaper. I had the small (2 scoops). You get to choose 2 flavors. I chose Tate's (chocolate chip cookie) and fresh brewed coffee on a sugar cone. Loved both. I love coffee and the fresh brewed coffee ice cream was nice and strong like Vietnamese coffee. Will be back to try other flavors. There's metered parking in front. read more

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This is a cute little place to to get ice cream - owner lets you try as many flavors as you want. Don't get greedy of course lol - I stuck with good ole coffee & cookies & cream but they had some interesting flavors I've never seen before. Fruity pebbles?? Cap n crunch?? Come on now! read more

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Great service, owner is very nice and offers you any samples you want. The ice cream flavors here are so delicious and very unique.

The server was very friendly and lets you try whatever flavors! There are so many different ice creams it's hard to choose! I will definitely go back! The whole place is decorated with cereal box covers so much to look at while waiting! This place is a hidden gem in queens!! read more

I have not been here in many years and I am happy to say it's just as fantastic as years ago. The shop itself is absolutely adorable, the service was great. The Tates chocolate chip cookie ice cream was absolutely outrageous! 11 out of 10! Run, don't walk there! read more

Max & Mina's - Tates chocolate chip cookie ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Flushing, New York

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The flavors were delicious, they weren't overly sweet. The portion sizes are worth the price. I will say while eating it, the ice cream did melt pretty fast so make sure you grab napkins. The people that were there where a great help. I didn't feel rushed to order and they allowed me to try as many flavors as I wanted. The store is decorated with limited edition cereal boxes, colorful stickers, and frisbees. This is in the heart of queens so it was a bit difficult to find parking. read more

Max & Mina's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Flushing, New York

Didn't know that there was such an amazing ice cream spot right near home for so many years!!! Living in queens, 2 miles away from Max and Minas, i am so upset i was not aware of this place before. They had a great selection of ice cream. the interior of the store looked like charlie and the chocolate factory - cereal box edition. it was covered in cereal box designs floor to ceiling! truly a nostalgic feeling witnessing all the covers . the ice cream options they had were incredible. from ferrero rocher to spongebob, we were truly faced with difficult choice of which ice cream to pick. thankfully the servers were sooo nice and helpful! they continuously offered us flavors to try as we were stuck and did not at all grimace and look angry as we asked for more (as sm do in other shops *baskin* ). There's no sitting spot in the shop. If you're around flushing in one of these hot summer days, try this spot out! Also wanted to add that we don't usually give out 5 stars, but this spot really surprised us :)) read more

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